The Local Advantage
With 20+ locations across Ohio, a Heritage Cooperative® grain facility is never far away. Between our well-trained employees and well-maintained equipment, our goal is to get you unloaded and back on the road as quickly as possible. Many of our locations are open extra hours during harvest season to keep local combines rolling.
Just as importantly, however, is that your Heritage grain team works for you, our farmer-owners. It’s in our best interest to get you the highest possible price for your grain. Our traders are in the market every day, and bring years of grain marketing experience to bear on your behalf.
Ask the Expert: Grain
Have a question about grain marketing, pricing strategies or world and national events affecting the grain markets? Send them to us, and read the answers to previous questions here!
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Grain Marketing & Services
There are plenty of options for storing, selling and taking payment for your grain at Heritage Cooperative. You may click on any of the topics listed below, contact our Grain Department. We’d be happy to provide further explanation.
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Spot Sale
Spot Sale
Grain is delivered to the elevator for the current cash price. Unless specified, bushels delivered for cash/spot sale will receive the closing price on the day the grain is delivered.
Fixed Price Contract
Fixed Price Contract
An agreement that establishes a fixed price, Chicago Board of Trade plus local basis, for a specified amount of grain to be delivered to a named location during an agreed upon delivery period.
Basis Contract
Basis Contract
An agreement that establishes basis, which is the difference between the Chicago Board of Trade and the local cash grain price, for a specified amount of grain for any delivery period and location. The basis is the only fixed portion of the price. A monetary advance can be requested after delivery of the bushels. Final Pricing must be completed prior to an agreed upon expiration date.
Target Price Order
Target Price Order
The customer sets a target price that if hit will result in a fixed price contract or as pricing for delayed price bushels. If the target is hit the contract is written or the delayed price bushels are settled.
Hedge to Arrive Contract
Hedge to Arrive Contract
An agreement that establishes the Chicago Board of Trade price for a specified amount of grain to be delivered to a named location during a specified delivery period. The delivery period cannot exceed 12 months from the contract date. The futures price is the only fixed portion of the price. Final pricing must be completed prior to an agreed upon expiration date or at time of delivery, whichever occurs first. Service fees will apply.
Delayed Price
Delayed Price
Grain can be delivered to the elevator with title passing to Heritage Cooperative. The customer can price the grain for the current market price at a later date.
Open Storage
Open Storage
Grain is delivered to the elevator and title remains with the customer. Open storage is commonly used for government loan programs. Space available for open storage may be limited and storage rates will apply.
Deferred Payment
Deferred Payment
The customer may elect to defer payment for grain delivered against contracts or spot sales. Deferred payment periods are pre-set and current interest rates apply.
Brokerage Service
Brokerage Service
Brokerage services are available for producers interested in setting up hedging accounts for their personal farm operation and risk management practices. The trading of futures and options involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.
Grain News
DTN Early Word Grains 10/15 07:36
10/15/2026 - 08:08:00
DTN Early Word Grains 10/15 07:36 Harvest Pressure Kicks in for Bears, China Demand Feeds Soybean Bulls December corn is down 3/4 cent per bushel, November soybeans are down 4 1/2 cents, December KC wheat is down 1 cent, December Chicago wheat is down 3/4 cent, and MIAX December Minneapolis wheat is up 0.0125 cents. Mike McGinnis DTN Contributing Analyst EARLY MORNING GLOBEX NET CHANGES: December corn is down 3/4 cent per bushel, November soybeans are down 4 1/2 cents, December KC wheat is down 1 cent, December Chicago wheat is down 3/4 cent, and MIAX December Minneapolis wheat is up 0.0125 cents. CME GLOBEX RECAP: On Wednesday, December corn dropped 2 cents, November soybeans dropped 6 1/2 cents, and December KC wheat rose 2 3/4 cents. Corn and spring wheat basis was stronger Wednesday, while hard red winter wheat, soybean, and soft red winter wheat basis were steady. Row-crop markets traded in narrow ranges and in light volume on Wednesday. The U.S. corn and soybean harvest progress is weighing on prices. A pause in that progress may occur in parts of the Midwest between Thursday and Sunday due to rain and freezing temperatures. However, harvest weather is forecast to return to favorable in the 6-10-day outlook. Wheat prices reversed their lower direction amid ongoing turmoil in the Black Sea region. The slower U.S. wheat planting pace helped limit losses. Because of the Columbus Day holiday, the USDA will release its Weekly Export Sales Report on Friday. The EIA will release its Weekly Petroleum Status Report on Thursday, which updates ethanol production from the week ended October 9. On Thursday at 7 a.m. CDT, Brazil's National Supply Company (CONAB) will release the first survey of the 2026-27 Brazilian soybean and corn crops. OUTSIDE MARKETS: Wednesday's close showed the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 48.62 to 51,621.48 and the S&P 500 down 86.51 to 7,718.94. The 10-Year Treasury yield ended at 5.19%. Early Thursday, the December Dow Jones Futures are up 130 points. European markets are mixed, with London's FTSE 100 spot futures up 0.52%, Germany's DAX spot futures down 0.62%, and France's CAC 40 spot futures up 0.1%. Asian markets are lower, with Japan's Nikkei 225 Index down 4.9% and China's Shanghai Composite Index down 1.59%.
Market Commentary
Understand how the latest news and world events are likely to affect U.S. grain markets. Our grain specialists weigh in weekly.
Regional Grain Branches
Corporate Office
grain@heritagecooperative.com
877-240-4393
Kenton Grain
800-288-2318
Upper Sandusky Grain
800-686-9278
Urbana Grain
800-424-2584
Mechanicsburg Grain
937-834-2416
Marysville Ag Campus
937-642-3841
Canfield Region
800-772-7707